Machair Scarf and Stole

Wildflowers of the Scottish highlands furnish the inspiration for this pretty, lightweight scarf or stole in multiple sizes (small scarf/large scarf/stole). Worked from center back to hem using a provisional cast on to begin, the simple floral stitch patterns replicate an awakening springtime landscape, ending with a deeply scalloped hemline. The stitchwork is repetitive and easily memorized, making this a wonderful project for new lace knitters. Choose a relaxed, longwool yarn that will block well to shape the dramatic patterning.

Sample shown is the large scarf knit in Bare Naked Wools Shetlandia Fingering, color Moorit. 

Matching Motif: Highland Spring

Suggested Yarns:

Bare Naked Wools Shetlandia Fingering, Jacob Fingering, Stone Soup Fingering, Kent Lace, or any longwool fingering yarn that knits to pattern gauge. Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, and yardage requirement.

Finished Size:

10(14, 18) inches wide and 68(72, 76) inches in length

Yarn Requirements:

450(600, 900) yards

Gauge:

23 sts and 36 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch (washed and laid flat to dry)

Needles:

size 6US (4.0 mm) needle (or size to obtain correct gauge)